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Driving and operating
AdBlue
Level warnings
Caution
Depending on the calculated range of
General information
Avoid contact of the paintwork with
AdBlue, different messages are
The selective catalytic reduction
AdBlue.
displayed in the Driver Information
(BlueInjection) is a method to
In case of contact, rinse off with
Centre. The messages and the
substantially reduce the nitrogen
water.
restrictions are a legal requirement.
oxides in the exhaust emission. This
The first possible warning is AdBlue
is achieved by injecting a Diesel
AdBlue freezes at a temperature of
Range: 1500 mi.
Exhaust Fluid into the exhaust
approx. -11 °C. As the vehicle is
This warning will show up once briefly
system. The ammonia released by
equipped with an AdBlue pre-heater,
with the calculated range. Driving is
the fluid reacts with nitrous gases
the emissions reduction at low
possible without any restrictions.
(NOx) from the exhaust and turns it
temperatures is ensured. The AdBlue
into nitrogen and water.
The next warning level is entered with
pre-heater works automatically.
a range below 1090 miles. The
The designation of this fluid is
The typical AdBlue consumption is
message with the current range will
AdBlue®. It is a non-toxic, non-
approx. two litres per 600 miles, but
always be displayed when ignition is
flammable, colourless and odourless
can also be higher depending on
switched on and needs to be
fluid which consists of 32% urea and
driving behaviour (e.g. high load or
confirmed 3 116. Refill AdBlue before
68% water.
towing).
entering the next warning level.
AdBlue tank
At an AdBlue range below 560 miles,
9 Warning
the following warning messages are
At a remaining volume of approx. five
alternately displayed and cannot be
Avoid contact of your eyes or skin
litres, there is a liquid level switch.
dismissed:
with AdBlue.
Warning messages are displayed
● AdBlue Low Refill Now
In case of eye or skin contact,
only below that threshold. Tank
rinse off with water.
volume 3 271.
● Engine Restart Prevented in 560
miles.
Additionally, control indicator Y
flashes continuously.
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